Rock the Birmingham Boat Show in Can’t Miss Alabama

By Shirley Jackson

Birmingham Boat Show Jan. 23-26
Featuring an all-star lineup of top-shelf marine dealers from throughout the state, the Birmingham Boat Show Jan. 23-26 will have more than 600 boats on display with the latest in motors, fishing gear, guides, outfitters and related outdoor gear. There will be daily giveaways and a grand prize drawing on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. for a 2020 Yamaha WaveRunner EX Sport Watercraft. Show hours are Thursday and Friday from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Buy one adult ticket and get one adult ticket free. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted free with a paid adult. The Boat Show is at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

Chinese New Year Festival
The Chinese New Year Festival is Saturday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham. Visitors will find cultural information, martial arts, live music, dance performances, toys, games and Chinese food. Adult tickets are $7 and children ages 12 and younger are admitted free. The venue is at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. downtown.

‘Right or Privilege? Alabama Women and the Vote’
Vulcan Park & Museum joins communities across the nation to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment through Jan. 2, 2021. An exhibit and programming will examine the specific challenges faced by suffragists in Birmingham and analyze the racial issues that caused the suffrage movement to be a primarily white campaign. It will explore the efforts of black men and women to achieve the right to vote. Entrance to the exhibition is included with general admission to Vulcan Park & Museum. Admission is $6 for visitors 13 and older, $4 for ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and younger. Vulcan Center Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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